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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 549.10 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 549.10 and 221.76 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 549.10 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/549.10 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 549.10 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 121,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,768.42/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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